St Antonio and Child Pendant, by Jean Dampt, Retailed by Cartier, 19th Century

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St Antonio and Child Pendant, by Jean Dampt, Retailed by Cartier, 19th Century

About the Item

A sculptured diamond and sapphire gold pendant by Jean Dampt, retailed by Cartier, France, 19th Century. The pendant, made out of 18k gold and diamond rosecuts, is a reliquary, with a push piece in the sapphire-set latin cross, opening to reveal a miniature figure of St Anthony of Padua with Child Jesus. The figure base is signed J. Dampt. sc., the cross numbered 28, inventory number 2853, with French assay mark and Cartier mark. The pendant hoop also has a French assay mark and a workshop maker mark. Literature: Cf. G. von Habsburg, Fabergé - Cartier: Rivalen am Zarenhof, Munich, 2004, p. 405, plate 854, for a similar example by Cartier. St Anthony with Child Jesus is a popular depiction highlighting a unique mystical experience Anthony had during his life. One version of the story is narrated in The Life of St. Anthony published in 1895: While traveling through Limoges a pious benefactor gave (St. Anthony) lodging, and … assigned him a room separated from the others. It was night when the owner, either by chance or on purpose, passed near the room of the saint, and he observed that rays of unusual light came through the cracks of the door. He was curious to know the reason of that light, and approached the door very slowly. He saw Anthony kneeling, as if in ecstasy, and, full of wonder, admiring and caressing a loving child of rare beauty, who was tenderly embracing the saint. Then the man knew, from the affectionate conversation, and from the superhuman beauty, that it was Jesus Christ who, under the appearance of a loving child, was pleased to visit His faithful servant and fill him with His ineffable consolation.

Creator:
Jean Dampt
Metal:
18k Gold
Stone:
Diamond,Sapphire
Stone Cut:
Round Cut
Dimensions:
Height: 1.58 in (40 mm)Width: 0.52 in (13 mm)
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
19th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Idar-Oberstein, DE
Reference Number:
Seller: GJDC20200000131stDibs: LU65410356972